Drive's European spies have caught the new BMW 3-Series GT undergoing dynamic testing on the Nurburgring in Germany.

The 3-Series GT will be much like its bigger brother, the 5-Series GT, with a slopey roof and higher riding body. The 3-Series GT has been designed to give buyers something different to choose over a regular 3-Series sedan or wagon, and something slightly less cumbersome than an X3 SUV. It's also considered an alternative to Audi's A5 Sportback five-door model, which is a spin-off of the A4 sedan version. http://news.www.www.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/head-to-head-volkswagen-cc-v-audi-a5-sportback-20121004-271fe.html

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The car is expected to get pumped wheel arches and a clever two-tier boot lid, and appears to have a speed-reliant pop-up rear spoiler.

Expect the 3-Series GT to be offered in a range of specifications with petrol and diesel engine options, and, just like the 5-Series GT, it's expected to be priced above the standard 3-Series models.